Development Manager

Location Scottsdale - 14646 N. Kierland Boulevard, Suite 165 Business As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up. We see tomorrow, today. At Brookfield Properties, we’re a fully integrated developer so we know what it takes to go from concept to concrete, from blueprint to building. From vision, experience, resources, and ethics, every day we take these ingredients to partner with our communities, collaborating with the places where we work, customizing developments to meet the neighborhoods’ specific needs, and identifying the highest and best use for each property to create unique and lasting places that bring people together. Learn more (rookfieldproperties.com/en/our-businesses/development.html) . If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply. Job Description Your Team The Development Manager is responsible for managing the planning, design, permitting, construction and turnover of community improvements. The Development Manager is also responsible for receiving approvals from regulating authorities and preparing/managing budgets and cost controls. Your Key Deliverables Team Coordination & Engagement - + Establish and implement project objectives and policies consistent with corporate guidelines + Foster an environment for continuous improvement in development processes and team work with internal and external personnel + Responsible for interviewing consultants and contractors and making hiring recommendations to the Director of Development. + Responsible for leading and managing project consultants while also building positive rapport and working relationships with the consultants. + Provide guidance to Project Coordinators. + Work with the Finance and Accounting team to establish and manage project budgets and cash flows, based on the design and development project schedules. + Assist in the coordination of the sale and development of land with our builder partners. + Assist in the coordination and preparation of project entitlement documents and permits. Planning - + Prepare preliminary site plans and various design and cost analyses to determine the feasibility of developing land. + Create a rapport with agency staff to define and improve review and approval efficiencies. Develop and implement strategies for expedited processes. + Work with agency staff and legal counsel to prepare agency participation agreements, facility agreements, and other development-related agreements. + Prepare and assist with presentations to various agencies to facilitate approvals of zoning, plats and plans. + Develop and facilitate a planning process associated with reviewing and approving development options. + Review project business plans and assumptions with a focus on maximizing the investment that meets or exceeds the annual business plan. + Develop and manage project schedules to define key milestone design and construction dates to ensure the team meets or exceeds revenue delivery dates. + Prepare various exhibits and preliminary site layouts utilizing AutoCAD LT. + Review record information and due diligence documentation for potential new projects. Create preliminary development cost estimates, cash flow, and schedules for use in the preparation of project proforma documents. Design - + Develop and maintain relationships with a broad range of consultants and negotiate contracts for services including scopes of work, design standards, cost, schedule and quality. + Manage and coordinate the preparation of civil improvement plans, landscape plans, architectural plans and other design drawings and documents to ensure the design intent and vision for various projects is complete, efficient and comprehensive. + Assist in the preparation and implementation of design guidelines. + Assist the project Design Review Committee (DRC) with reviewing and approving builder design submittals. Construction - + Perform weekly project site visits and review the various projects under construction. + Ensure construction activities comply with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Manage all required permits. + Work with the Construction Manager and Project Coordinator to develop clear bid scopes of work and specifications. + Work with the Construction Manager to evaluate field changes and contract change orders to improve design development. + Support the Construction Manager in all aspects of development. + Ensure the project sites are safe, clean, and have all necessary documentation for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental items. Completion - + Facilitate the preparation of as-built plans and assist the Construction Manager with final acceptance of development projects. + Facilitate turnover of finished lots to builders and finished infrastructure improvements to municipalities. + Provide guidance to the Project Coordinator in the preparation, coordination, and completion of all required turnover documents (as-built drawings, owner’s manuals, warranties). + Coordinate with the HOA for turnover and conveyance of all community landscape and hardscape improvements. + Perform all required agency and contractor final site inspections. Reporting - + Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, cash flow and schedules for all projects including planning/design, subdivision improvements, infrastructure roadway improvements, park improvements, and amenities. + Prepare a monthly project update for the Senior Leadership Team. Must Haves + 4-year degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, or construction management is required. + 2 years minimum of experience in all aspects of horizontal design and construction, including, but not limited to extensive technical expertise in design (engineering, landscape, planning), value engineering, plan review, cost estimating, scheduling, budget/cash flow, permitting and process management + Working knowledge of financial proformas and land development’s role in effecting proforma results. + Strong working knowledge of the local design and construction industry and a broad understanding of real estate development are required + Ability to communicate effectively with a team of skilled and technically trained consultants and contractors + Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of governmental and quasi- governmental agencies + Ability to effectively work in a team environment + Travel is required to and from the corporate office and various projects and agencies. While performing the duties of this job, the Development Manager is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. Your Opportunity We are proud to offer our employees what they value most: + Competitive compensation + Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1 + 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1 + Career development programs + Charitable donation matching + Paid Volunteer Hours + Paid parental leave + Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options + Wellness and mental health resources + Pet insurance offering + A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community #LI-BG1 Brookfield Properties participates in the E-Verify process (-verify.gov/) to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States. We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.